HIS IceQ 3 is the 3rd generation of IceQ cooling technology which is endorsed by worldwide media. HIS IceQ 3 innovative design doubles the strength to its predecessor. It ensures lower operating environment for GPU and memory, extends headroom for overclocking and provides longer service life. HIS IceQ 3 can cool down the core temperature dramatically; lower than original cooler. Heat transfers rapidly out of GPU and reduces temperature faster. Also it is sensitive to ultra violate light with special UV effect.

HD Concept output with gold plated

HIS has applied the “HD” concept design on its new models. Features include: high-quality gold-plated ports, black panel plate which sync. with the “High-definition” concept of the new Radeon™ HD Series.

HD Gaming in the Next Generation

Advance to the next generation of gaming with incredible performance, life-like graphics and support for the latest Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1. With 320 stream processors, you’re ready for the most demanding titles.

Connect your PC to your home theater and start watching HD content from your computer using new ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series graphics cards. The ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series is designed to decode and playback Blu-ray™ and HD DVD formats using dedicated hardware within the GPU. This technology, known as UVD or Unified Video Decoding, is part of ATI Avivo™ HD, the new collection of technologies that are designed to improve the visual and connectivity capabilities of ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series GPUs

HDMI Video and Audio

The ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series GPU further enhances the HD entertainment experience by making it easy to make the connection to a big- screen or home theater system. With built-in 5.1 surround audio (AC3) pass-through capabilities, the new GPUs and graphics cards support a single HDMI connection direct to a compatible TV or receiver. This single cable carries both the HD video and 5.1 surround audio for a clean, high definition connection. Some graphics cards will have an HDMI connector built in, while others will use a special ATI Radeon DVI-I to HDMI adapter. These options mean greater choice and flexibility for consumers when connecting to PC monitors or home theaters for maximum enjoyment of full HD 1080p content.

Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 support

ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series GPUs offer full support for the new DirectX® 10 and DirectX 10.1 API (Application Program Interface) from Microsoft®; ready to meet the demanding needs of new, next generation games. DirectX® 10 is the first totally new DirectX® in the last 4 years and brings important graphics innovations that can be used by game developers for the next generation of games. DirectX® 10 introduces crisp, never-before-seen detail-rich images, visual effects and game dynamics capable of accurately simulating the real world. No matter which ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series GPU you choose, you can be assured that games will look as good as the developer intended!

Microsoft® Windows Vista®

ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series GPUs provide total support for the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system and improve the performance of the Windows Aero™ graphical interface. You will be amazed by the dazzling 3D visual effects and have peace of mind that the ATI Catalyst™ software and drivers are designed and thoroughly tested to ensure full compatibility and stability to keep you up and running. All these new technologies and features make the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series of GPUs the ideal solution for ultimate HD gaming and HD video entertainment with the Windows Vista OS.

December 28th, 2009 at 07:43 am By Gold Leader

Well I have to admit if you want to the best AGP card on the market? The HIS HD 3850 ICEQ3 TurboX AGP is the way to go, here's my card which I recieved last Saturday :)

As you can see they are very different from each other :cool:
The PCB of this HIS is a little narrower and it's Capacitors are all sealed as well, it also seems it's VRM's are from the brand Delta, these come from Zierikzee, Soulth Holland, a short 40KM drive south from my home!

This HIS HD 3850 ICEQ3 TurboX AGP also has a nick name which many also call itas the HD 3870 AGP, this is because it matches HD 3870 PCI-E performance in almost every game out there.

I use this system to play games like CoD4 MW, Crysis, UT GOTYE 1999, Descent 3, DXX-Rebirth, C&C 3 series, RA3 series and some others, it supports all 3 different API's 3dfx Glide, SGI OpenGL and Microsoft Direct3D.

It also works fine in Vista Business x64 + SP2 without any issues, however I am using WinXP Pro + SP3 on that setup, better driver support for the Voodoo5 and since most games are DX9 anyways or OpenGL XP + SP3 is just fine, though I am quate sure Win7 should work, since it's more like a Win Vista workaround heh.

September 3th, 2009 at 12:53 am By Sebastian Schalow

One of the best solution for AGP Ports, plays much to date games in up to 25-60 FPS.

March 21th, 2009 at 06:37 am By Josef

Waiting for price drop to make final upgrade to my AGP Core 2 DUO system that is screaming for this Graphics Card upgrade..I can't wait...Using a XFX 7600GT right now that won't compare to this baby...

March 7th, 2009 at 12:30 am By Matthias

I have this card since 1 year and i love it.
It´s the best for agp.

Matthias

February 28th, 2009 at 08:21 am By Tim

I am comsidering the purchase of this card. Hands down beats the rest. I can't wait to write a review on it!

February 25th, 2009 at 08:38 am By Michi

Great Videocard, best one for AGP Systems!
Also good Cooling, almost silent =)
CoD4 has about 35-50 fps with 1920x1200 highest
settings without AA AF !
Only Game which isnt running nice is Crysis ;-)

February 13th, 2009 at 06:56 pm By S.Vagianas

This is the best AGP card i have ever see...

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